Snowbrush Ceanothus (Velutinus)

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Snowbrush Ceanothus (Velutinus)

The
Snowbrush Ceanothus (Velutinus) is generally described as
a perennial tree or shrub.
This
is
native to the U.S. (United States)
has its most active growth period in the
spring and summer .
The
Snowbrush Ceanothus (Velutinus) has
green foliage and
inconspicuous
white flowers, with
an abuncance of
conspicuous brown fruits or seeds.
The greatest bloom is usually observed in the
early summer,
with fruit and seed production starting in the
summer and continuing until
fall.
Leaves are
not retained year to year.
The
Snowbrush Ceanothus (Velutinus) has a
moderate life span relative to most other plant species and a
moderate growth rate.
At maturity, the typical
Snowbrush Ceanothus (Velutinus) will reach up to
10 feet high, with a maximum height at 20 years of
10 feet.

The
Snowbrush Ceanothus (Velutinus) generally appears in field collections and doesn't tend to be commercially available. It can be propagated by
bare root, container, seed.
It has a
moderate ability to spread through seed production and the seedlings have
low vigor.
Note that cold stratification is
not required for seed germination and the plant cannot survive exposure to temperatures below
-23°F.
has
low tolerance to drought and restricted water conditions.